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Patcham Court Farm now and Cllr Jacob Taylor says the proposals are to lease the site to Royal Mail.
Residents raised concerns during the planning process. This is about decision of the use of the land. The derelict farm is separate from the agricultural land #LDreporter

This is a superb opportunity for the council. There were considerations for park and ride but this was not going to work for various reasons says Cllr Taylor. There would be opposition from South Downs National Park. Housing also would not work for viability. #LDreporter

The basic cost of preparing the land would cost £3.6 million. Low density housing would not cover the cost and high tower blocks would be challenging in planning terms and the site is allocated for employment. The proposals have high environmental standards #LDreporter

The proposals ensures retaining 380 jobs. The sites in #Brighton and #Hove are outdated. The jobs exist but this is the only site available in the city. If this does not move forward they would move to Shoreham or elsewhere and jobs lost to the city #LDreporter

The proposal has received planning consent says Cllr Taylor This proposal unlocks housing opportunities in North Road and Denmark Villas The Hove site is an opportunity to build new affordable homes. Hude Housing has looked at the site and in negotiation for 120 homes #LDreporter

Place OSC raised concerns about the interconnected nature of planning, future transactions, potential housing and the nature of the lease around subletting. Cllr Taylor said the decision is only on Patcham Court Farm sale. Purchasing #Hove site is a future decision #LDreporter

Scrutiny asked 250 years. Cllr Taylor says the developer wants the freehold. Leasehold is better as the council retains some control. For huge developments 125, 250 o4 999 yards is normal They need security and length of tenure #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

We have a proposal that has planning consent and has many benefits for the city says Cllr Taylor. It's a significant step forward for the city, for net zero, affordable housing, sustainable jobs and unlocking vital funds #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

.@rowkz We have two old poorly insulated buildings the Royal Mail sites in #Hove and #Brighton, heated by burning fossil fuels and stocked by diesel HGVs. In contrast this would see these sites replaced by a solar powered heated by heat pumps #LDreporter

@rowkz HGVs will access direct from the A27 taking pollution out of the city. Bringing housing to the city close to the community and employment sites Denmark Villas site would have 120 homes 50/50 for affordable and social housing serving the thousands on the waiting list. #LDreporter

@rowkz This development will not poison our water supply says @TrevMu10 yesterday @AnneMeadowsBTN said #Brighton corporation bought the land to protect the water supply and the council has the Downland estate. Environment Agency is responsible for protecting the ground #LDreporter

@rowkz @TrevMu10 @AnneMeadowsBTN We know in Patcham we have the Winterborne spring where there is a flooding risk. In 2000/2001 the river rand down the Old London Road. In 2014 basements were flooded. There is a monitoring response in boreholes and an emergency response plan #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

@rowkz @TrevMu10 @AnneMeadowsBTN .@BellaSankey it's a significant proposition. Cllr Williams went to visit the site. Cllr Sankey met many campaigners and heard how passionate residents are and how they hold in regard the history and want the council to be custodians of the land #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

@rowkz @TrevMu10 @AnneMeadowsBTN @BellaSankey All options were looked into & the best possible decision on the interests of the city. @BellaSankey was concerned about water & the importance of the site. She is assured by the planning process. A persuasive case has been made for the collective benefits to the city #LDreporter

@rowkz @TrevMu10 @AnneMeadowsBTN @BellaSankey The cabinet agrees the recommendations in the report #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

@rowkz @TrevMu10 @AnneMeadowsBTN @BellaSankey .@BellaSankey says she knows Patcham residents will not be happy but the council is determined to continue speaking with residents and dealing with the flooding issues.
"Peppercorn rent" is called out from the gallery #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

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